Articles & Guides

Before term starts, use this practical checklist to help students and parents review belongings, record valuables and check whether the right contents cover is in place.

Find out how home insurance may cover wildfire damage in the UK.

Find out how a burglary claim can affect your home insurance and how to improve your chances of finding suitable cover.

Find out why a 6-bedroom house may need tailored home insurance and what insurers usually check.

Find practical advice on keeping a listed or period home cooler during hot weather.

This guide explains what rebuild cost means, why it is important, and when you may need specialist advice.

This guide explains why unoccupied home insurance claims are sometimes declined, the most common underlying reasons, and you can reduce the risk of issues if you need to claim.

When a home is unoccupied, insurers often require regular inspections. This guide explains how often checks are needed and what insurers expect.

A clear guide to the common conditions insurers apply to empty properties and how to stay compliant.

You may be asked what percentage of your roof is flat when completing a home insurance quote. This guide explains how to estimate it accurately.

Steel framed houses are a common UK construction type that can affect surveys, mortgages and insurance.